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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was released 2 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV150F matches up against the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony NEX-3

 DV150F NEX-3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung DV150F

 NEX-3 DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-3

 DV150F NEX-3 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F vs the NEX-3.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NEX-3 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and NEX-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV150F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung DV150F will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer DV150F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography features
Sony NEX-3 Street photography features
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lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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MP count decent (14MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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includes face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-3
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 297g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $0